Karuizawa

Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1984, Hua Yang International Exhibition, 55.4%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 59
Average Score
N.A
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Description

A legendary name in Japanese whisky that developed significant cult status due to many exceptional releases of its whisky following its closure in 2000. The original distillery was dismantled in 2016, however a new one was built 7 miles away in the town of Karuizawa, commencing production in 2023. A Taiwanese import and distribution company founded in 2010 by Eric Huang. It is the parent company o ...

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Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Hua Yang International Exhibition
Peated
N.A
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Golden Promise barley from Scotland
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork with wax/plastic seal
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Samurai Series
Historical context
Karuizawa distillery closed in 2000 and was dismantled in 2016. This bottling was released in 2014, during the period after its closure but before its dismantling.
Special release
Taiwanese market release
Allocation
Taiwan
Nose
Satisfying and charming aromas.
Palate
On the palate it is very elegant, rich and full-bodied.
Finish
Finishing up with prickles of peppery warmth.
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